ZIP Code 47809

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Terre Haute · Vigo County · Indiana

Population
2,687

5,913/sq mi

Land area
0.5 sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

ZIP code 47809 in Terre Haute, Indiana has a population of 2,687.

ZIP code 47809 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.5 square miles in Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana. The area is home to 2,687 residents, producing a population density of 5,913 people per square mile, and falls within the Indiana/Indianapolis time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 47809 against Indiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 47809 sits at , while per-capita income is $4,492. The poverty rate stands at and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 47809 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 19.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Vigo County, so you can benchmark 47809 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 47809, Terre Haute, IN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,687

Population

0.5

Area (sq mi)

5,913

People / sq mi

Indiana/Indianapolis

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 47809?

19.3

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 77.6%
African American 11.4%
Asian 7.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$4,492

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

0

Total Housing Units

0

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 20 business establishments in ZIP 47809, employing approximately 167 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,859,000.

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Businesses

167

Employees

$3.9M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 16 80.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 47809 vs 47807 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
47807 Terre Haute, IN 13,045 0.4 mi
47804 Terre Haute, IN 11,020 2.1 mi
47876 Saint Mary Of The Woods, IN 394 3.9 mi
47885 West Terre Haute, IN 9,009 4.4 mi
47803 Terre Haute, IN 21,102 5.5 mi
47802 Terre Haute, IN 34,532 8.3 mi
47880 Shepardsville, IN 67 8.9 mi
47805 Terre Haute, IN 12,852 6.9 mi
47863 New Goshen, IN 205 8.3 mi
47884 Universal, IN 229 10.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 47809 in?
ZIP code 47809 (Terre Haute) is located in Vigo County, Indiana. Vigo County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/vigo-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 47809?
ZIP code 47809 in Terre Haute, IN has a population of 2,687 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 47809?
The largest racial group in ZIP 47809 is White at 77.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 47809?
ZIP code 47809 has 20 business establishments employing approximately 167 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

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Official Data Resources for Terre Haute, IN

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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